Description: Basic elements of quality assurance related to testing performance.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss the basic elements of quality assurance related to testing performance.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe the function of method controls.

2. Recognize when traceability will be applied.

3. Recognize the importance of SOPs.

4. Recognize the need for root cause analysis for non-conforming work.

5. Report deviations from specifications for lab supplies.

6. Differentiate the functions for various types of labware.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Practices to prepare for testing.

Terminal Competency:

Describe practices to prepare for testing.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain the purpose of preventing cross contamination.

2. Describe the movement of a sample through its lifetime.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Basic skills required in the laboratory setting.

Terminal Competency:

Apply the basic skills required in the laboratory setting.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Perform basic equipment calibration.

2. Apply basic computer skills.

3. Explain reagent specification requirements.

4. Differentiate the properties of various filters.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.